Michael Vick will resume his attempt to hold on to the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback job in training camp next month, but he couldn't escape the subject while helping wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on Tuesday.

Sheil Kapadia of PhillyMag.com caught up with Vick at Maclin's football camp in New Jersey. It was a chance for Vick to explain his minicamp comments about being frustrated over splitting first-team reps and first-year coach Chip Kelly’s decision to hold off on naming a starter.

"I was very surprised because I didn't try to say it in a derogatory way where I felt like Coach should make a decision or there's pressure on him to make a decision," Vick told Kapadia. "I was just asked a question, and I answered it the best way that I could. But Coach is totally involved in our team and what we’ve got going on and what needs to be done. Like I said, we're all going to sit back and make sure that we do exactly what he asks us to do, regardless of who’s out there on the field."

Coming out of minicamp, Vick, on paper, was even with second-year player Nick Foles, the Eagles' other quarterback holdover. Looming behind them, however, is rookie Matt Barkley. Along with accepting the fact Kelly wants to do "what's best for the football team," Vick reiterated how much he respects his new coach's "straightforward" ways.

"After the first four or five words, you already understand and know where he's coming from," Vick said. "... Everybody on that football team respects Coach Kelly and likes what he’s been able to accomplish so far. He’s grabbing the attention of everybody on our football team. We’re just focused trying to do what’s best for the organization."

Vick is sticking with the needed company line during his off time, but the Eagles' quarterback battle is just warming up.